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FRANK, Edward Michael - Date of
birth
14 June 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Erie County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33681801 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
63rd Armored Infantry Battalion,
11th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
10 February 1945 - Place of
death
Area Heckhuscheid, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 13 | 64 |
Immediate family
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Members
Andrew Frank (father)
Elizabeth M. Frank (mother)
Robert Frank (brother)
Marie Frank (sister)
Richard Frank (brother)
Carl Frank (brother)
Arthur Frank (brother)
More information
The Battalion reduced 10 additional enemy pillboxes that were then dynamited and rendered useless. 15 Prisoners of war were taken in these local actions. The enemy continued sporadic fire of all types in the Corps sector. No counter-attacks, infiltrations, minefields or booby-traps were reported.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.11tharmoreddivision.com, www.ancestry.com - Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application Files / 1930 Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com - U.S. School Yearbooks - East High School 1943